OUTDOOR EDC
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Pelican 14QT
Personal Cooler
MSRP: $100
URL: pelican.com
02
Hillsound BTR Stool
MSRP: $55
URL: hillsound.com
03
Altra Lone Peak
ALL-WTHR Mid
MSRP: $170
URL: altrarunning.com
04
Leatherman Signal
MSRP: $120
URL: leatherman.com
05
Kershaw 4020 Concierge
MSRP: $69
URL: kershaw.kaiusa.com
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VSSL JAVA
MSRP: $145
URL: vsslgear.com
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AeroPress Go
MSRP: $32
URL: aeropress.com
08
Pelican 22 oz. Tumbler
MSRP: $30
URL: pelican.com
09
Drive Coffee Trophy Blend
MSRP: $18
URL: drivecoffee.com
10
Wandrd Toiletry Bag
MSRP: From $39
URL: wandrd.com
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Ursa Major Toiletries
MSRP: Varies
URL: ursamajorvt.com
Premium EDC Items
Pelican 14QT
Personal Cooler
MSRP: $100
URL: pelican.com
Our 2¢: This new personal-sized cooler does more than just keep things cold. It doubles as a dry box to safeguard items like wallets, keys, and smartphones. The cooler retains ice for up to 36 hours and integrates three zones for dry, cool/dry, and cold items. A removable inner tray can keep food cold, two cupholders are built into the lid, and the integrated bottle opener is magnetized to capture spent bottle caps. Perhaps most importantly, the storage space is ample enough to hold an entire six-pack.
Altra Lone Peak
ALL-WTHR Mid
MSRP: $170
URL: altrarunning.com
Our 2¢: Known for incredible trail running shoes, Altra also produces boots that provide the same features with additional ankle support. These all-weather boots are the perfect outdoor companions to get you across varying terrain on the trail. Weighing a mere 15 ounces, they feature a soft and responsive midsole to provide all-day comfort. An ultra-grippy outsole provides traction on slick surfaces, and their water-resistant construction and materials ensure you arrive back at camp with dry feet.
AeroPress Go
MSRP: $32
URL: aeropress.com
Our 2¢: Simple, easy, and effective were our thoughts after using the AeroPress Go for the first time. This extremely portable and lightweight coffee press can make espresso, American, and even cold-brew-style coffee drinks wherever you find yourself. Quick and easy cleaning and re-assembly processes ensure no-fuss maintenance while traveling. The design incorporates all the tools needed to brew a cup, including a mug with lid, filters, chamber, plunger, filter cap and holder, stirrer, and scoop. The components pack compactly together when it’s time to move.
VSSL JAVA
MSRP: $145
URL: vsslgear.com
Our 2¢: For coffee aficionados who want versatility and portability, the JAVA is a premium, ultra-durable, portable hand coffee grinder with high-end construction. No detail was overlooked in its design, from the stainless steel burr to the carabiner-style handle that doubles as the grinder’s handle, which can connect to a pack to ensure the unit doesn’t get lost.
Hillsound BTR Stool
MSRP: $55
URL: hillsound.com
Our 2¢: This is the lightest and most packable stool we’ve used. At about the size of a water bottle when stowed, it’s small enough to keep in a backpack or in a vehicle glovebox. Made from aluminum and a breathable nylon mesh, it’s lightweight and very comfortable. If you’re wondering what “BTR” stands for, it’s “Better Than a Rock”—which this stool definitely is.
Wandrd Toiletry Bag
MSRP: From $39
URL: wandrd.com
Our 2¢: A good toiletry bag is often overlooked, but for those who’ve experienced one there’s no turning back. The Wandrd bag has a padded bottom to help it stand upright, and the spacious main compartment is accessed via a waterproof zipper. Inside, an elastic strap holds a toothbrush or razor in place, while two mesh pockets help organize additional toiletries. Two sizes are available along with an optional carry strap.
